Scholarship Programs
After more than 70 years, the BFOA is expanding its mission to include educational and professional development for future broadcasters through networking events, internships, and our BFOA Scholarship Programs.
Our Scholarship Programs
Legacy Scholarship
This need-based scholarship supports a student following in the footsteps of family member by pursuing a career in media or communications. One recipient will receive a one-time award of $10,000 to help with their academic pursuits
Next Generation Scholarship
This need-based scholarship supports qualified students preparing for careers in media or communications. Six recipients will each receive a one-time award of $2,500 to help with their academic pursuits.
The 2026 application window has closed.
The 2027 Scholarship Application window will open in the
Spring of 2027.
Who qualifies?
BFOA scholarships are specifically designed to support students pursuing a degree in media and communications. If you can answer yes to the below questions, you might qualify for one of our Scholarship Programs.
Legacy Scholarship
Currently enrolled at a college/university in the United States
In need of financial assistance to continue your academic studies
Studying broadcast communications or related field**
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have an immediate family member who worked for a broadcasting company*
*Broadcasting companies include: a radio and/or TV broadcasting company, a media representative firm, a state or national broadcast association, or a U.S. trade association representing the broadcast industry.
Next Generation Scholarship
Currently enrolled at a college/university in the United States
In need of financial assistance to continue your academic studies
Studying broadcast communications or related field**
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have an immediate family member who worked for a broadcasting company*
**Related fields include Media Studies, Media Management, Media Marketing, Radio/Television/Film Production, Audio Production, Digital Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Engineering, and Sports Communications.
Next Steps:
1
Apply Online
BFOA uses an application software called Submittable. Each application will ask you to create a free Submittable account to get started.
2
Review Process
The Scholarship Application cycle begins in the spring. BFOA staff review each application with compassion, discretion and expediency.
3
Grant Approval
Qualifying applications are approved by the Foundation's board of directors and awarded in September. All scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university.
Unsure if you qualify?
Email or call us.
Please contact us at
info@thebfoa.org or
212-373-8250 with any questions and a staff member will get back to you. All inquiries are confidential.
